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Video: When The Beatles came to India 50 years ago in pursuit of eternal happiness

Author Ajoy Bose’s book recounts how the Fab Four decided to take a break at their peak and make a soul-searching trip to Rishikesh in 1968.

Ramakrishnan M
Feb 21, 2018 · 08:45 am
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